East Folkestone

Your Neighbourhood Policing Team is made up of Kent Police beat officers who are dedicated to keeping your community safe. They focus on preventing crime and antisocial behaviour, responding to local concerns, and building strong relationships with residents, community groups and local businesses.

Our officers will:

  • patrol to deter crime and reassure the public

  • hold regular engagement activities in the area, including attending community meetings to share advice and listen to concerns

  • work with partner agencies including councils, schools, charities, and local groups

  • tackle issues like antisocial behaviour, repeat offending, and vulnerability

  • build trust by being visible, approachable, and responsive

Neighbourhood policing is a key part of Kent Police’s commitment to being community-focused, visible, and responsive.

Report crime

Please do not contact neighbourhood officers to report crime.

If it's not an emergency, the easiest way to contact us is online. Your report will be sent direct to our control room where it will be reviewed by the same team who answer our calls.

  • in an emergency, call 999

  • call 101 for non-emergency enquiries

Briony Walsh (Kent Police, Police Constable, Folkestone Neighbourhood Beat Officer - East Ward)

Briony Walsh

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Road safety.

Issued 15 April 2026

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned 15 April 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued 15 April 2026

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned 15 April 2026

Highway obstructions.

Issued 15 April 2026

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned 15 April 2026

Road safety.

Issued 03 February 2026

Residents raised concerns about vehicles parking on corners and near give‑way junctions in East Folkestone, which can block access for emergency and larger vehicles.

Officers have carried out regular patrols in the area and spoken with local residents, including those at Harbour Church. No further issues have been reported since.

Ongoing roadworks and limited parking across Folkestone mean this may continue to be an issue. This has been explained to residents, who understand the wider situation. We will continue to work with the council to look at possible options, including parking permits, although some residents have said this would not be a preferred solution. This remains an ongoing issue, and we will continue to work with partners to reduce further concerns.

Actioned 01 April 2026

Drugs.

Issued 03 February 2026

A property in East Ward has been made subject to a Partial Closure Order following joint work between the police and partner agencies. The address had been linked to drug use and antisocial behaviour.

Officers regularly patrol East Ward to help prevent drug use and related issues. We will continue to look at other affected areas and work with partners to reduce drug use and drug dealing across the ward.

Actioned 01 April 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued 03 February 2026

Officers are regularly patrolling areas affected by fly‑tipping, with increased police presence on Crete Road East, which has been identified as a hotspot. The council is proactive in clearing any rubbish left behind.

Officers will continue to patrol these areas to deter fly‑tipping and provide reassurance to residents.

Actioned 01 April 2026

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